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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 96% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 93% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 82% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 89% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 91% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 94% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
  • The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

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  PACT Results by Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
Social StudiesThis School
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
African-American85%
White100%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled93%
Limited English proficient91%

ScienceThis School
All Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
African-Americann/a
White87%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient70%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
African-American81%
White95%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled79%
Limited English proficient91%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
African-American67%
White90%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled62%
Limited English proficient76%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students82%
Female83%
Male82%
African-American73%
White85%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled63%
Limited English proficient82%

ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Female71%
Male78%
African-American47%
White80%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled46%
Limited English proficient73%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
African-American67%
White93%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled71%
Limited English proficient82%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
African-American60%
White91%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled58%
Limited English proficient73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
African-Americann/a
White93%
Full-pay meals95%

ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Female74%
Male73%
African-American30%
White80%
Subsidized meals20%
Full-pay meals83%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
African-American75%
White97%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled67%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female96%
Male89%
African-American81%
White94%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled58%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
  • The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview  

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